Spain, Valencia
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The school understands the child in a broad and holistic way and forms complete human beings through an education which develops individuality and fosters critical thinking. It recognises the needs of each developmental stage and follows septennial stages to support development. The teaching team meets weekly to review pupil work and tailor learning to each learner. Education adapts to the child's development in a student‑centred way. Families participate through regular meetings with teachers to monitor intellectual, emotional and social development, strengthening the school–family partnership.
The school has a Specialist & Pedagogical Support department led by a Pedagogical Coordinator and including a Guidance & Pedagogical Support team. It comprises specialists for primary and secondary levels, plus kindergarten support. The team addresses individual pupil needs and provides pedagogical guidance to teachers. Regular collaboration within the team supports a coordinated approach to student development. Regular meetings with families maintain feedback on each pupil's intellectual, emotional and social development.
The school provides specialist and pedagogical support to promote mental wellbeing, including a Pedagogical Coordinator and a Guidance & Pedagogical Support team to assist pupils' emotional and social development. The team includes specialists for primary and secondary education, plus kindergarten support. Waldorf pedagogy emphasises holistic development and personal growth, with teachers regularly sharing observations to support wellbeing. Families participate through ongoing dialogue with teachers to reinforce wellbeing and healthy development.
International Waldorf School Valencia offers a Waldorf Steiner curriculum for students aged 3 to 16, with authorization by the Generalitat Valenciana and accreditation by NEASC. The school sits in El Puig de Santa María, about 14 kilometres from central Valencia, on a 6,000-square-metre campus that includes classrooms, a dining room, a sports court, expansive outdoor spaces, an orchard and a swimming pool. Small class sizes support individual attention and steady, ongoing assessment. The complete educational cycle emphasizes hands-on learning, artistic work, movement and social development within a warm, child-centred environment. The school operates as a non-profit initiative through Fundación Waldorf Valencia. It is the only Waldorf-authorised school in Valencia. Extra-curriculars include a summer program with songs, movement, art, nature activities and a vegetable garden; arts and handicrafts, as well as cultural and language activities. Families are encouraged to participate, and teachers regularly review each pupil's progress to support autonomous growth.